CORE COMPETENCIES
- Education Leadership
- Contract Negotiation Experience
- Student and Family Engagement
- Title I Program Coordination
- Budget Management & Fundraising
- School District Advocacy
- Professional Development & Staff Support
- Community Involvement & Outreach
- Small Business Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher
Bensalem School District, Bensalem
20 years of experience
- Consistently ranked in the top 5% in the state of Pennsylvania for PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System) scores on PSSAs, demonstrating a high level of student growth and academic achievement.
- Develop and implement dynamic lesson plans and educational strategies that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to colleagues, sharing best practices for student success.
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports student engagement and achievement.
Chief Negotiator
Bensalem School District, Bensalem
- Led negotiations for a successful early bird 5-year contract that was supported by teachers, district office officials, school board members, and taxpayers, ensuring fair compensation and working conditions for educators.
- Highest voter turnout in our union's history, with an unprecedented approval rate, and was unanimously approved by the school board directors. District officials praised me for my commitment to reaching an amicable resolution.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to address key concerns and align the contract with district goals and budgetary constraints.
Title I Coordinator
Robert K. Shafer Middle School, Bensalem
- Managed and ensured adherence to family engagement opportunities, intervention systems for students, and professional development aligned to funding for low-income families.
- Worked closely with staff to provide targeted support for students in need, improving educational outcomes for diverse student populations.
- Oversaw the distribution and effective use of Title I funds to enhance student learning experiences.
Executive Officer
Bensalem Township Education Association (PSEA), Bensalem
- Led efforts to ensure contract compliance, advocating for the rights and needs of educators while maintaining a collaborative relationship with district administration.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, and school board members, ensuring that union priorities were aligned with district goals.
Board Member
Bensalem Education Foundation, Bensalem
- Serve on the board for a foundation that provides funding for school and classroom initiatives, contributing to projects that enhance student learning and school resources.
- Assist in fundraising efforts and managing the allocation of grants to support educational programs.
Owner/Operator
HVAC Business, Langhorne
- Co-own and operate a small family HVAC business with my husband, overseeing daily operations, customer relations, and business development for 11 years.
- Manage finances, staffing, and marketing strategies to maintain and grow the business.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Actively involved in school and township events, contributing to local initiatives and building a strong sense of community.
- Support various educational and charitable activities to enhance the quality of life in the district.
SKILLS
- Leadership & Team Building
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Financial Management
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
- Event Planning & Coordination